DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DAKT • US2342641097

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This DAKT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DAKT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DAKT was profitable.
  • DAKT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DAKT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years DAKT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.04%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.37%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.13%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 8.36%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 9.37%
ROIC 8.13%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
DAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • DAKT has a Profit Margin of 3.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAKT outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.61%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
  • DAKT has a Gross Margin (26.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DAKT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
DAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. DAKT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAKT is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has more shares outstanding
  • DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingDAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • DAKT has an Altman-Z score of 5.15. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DAKT's Altman-Z score of 5.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
  • DAKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DAKT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAKT outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.15
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC9.46%
DAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • DAKT has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DAKT has a Current ratio (2.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.68 indicates that DAKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DAKT (1.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.68
DAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. DAKT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DAKT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.56%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 55.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% in the past year.
  • DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%

3.2 Future

  • DAKT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.78% yearly.
  • DAKT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
DAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1

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4. DAKT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAKT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DAKT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAKT is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, DAKT is valued at the same level.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.69, DAKT is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAKT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAKT is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAKT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say DAKT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.98
Fwd PE 17.69
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DAKT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAKT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.01
EV/EBITDA 14.08
DAKT Per share dataDAKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • DAKT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%

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5. DAKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DAKT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAKT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (3/25/2026, 9:36:49 AM)

21.83

+0.24 (+1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)06-21
Inst Owners70.71%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners1.79%
Ins Owner Change1.44%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)802.65M
Net Income(TTM)27.54M
Analysts82.86
Price Target30.6 (40.17%)
Short Float %2.92%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.13%
Max EPS beat(2)29.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.13%
Max EPS beat(4)29.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.91%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)48.91%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.99%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.98
Fwd PE 17.69
P/S 1.31
P/FCF 17.01
P/OCF 13.66
P/B 3.59
P/tB 3.68
EV/EBITDA 14.08
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY5.65%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY7.32%
SpS16.62
BVpS6.08
TBVpS5.93
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number11.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 9.37%
ROCE 12.69%
ROIC 8.13%
ROICexc 13.7%
ROICexgc 14.18%
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 7.72%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)11.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y103.2%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.18
Debt/EBITDA 0.15
Cap/Depr 77.75%
Cap/Sales 1.9%
Interest Coverage 40.85
Cash Conversion 119.51%
Profit Quality 225.07%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.68
Altman-Z 5.15
F-Score7
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)112.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.85%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.45%
EBIT Next 3Y35.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%

DAKTRONICS INC / DAKT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DAKT.


What is the valuation status for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DAKT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 22.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.59.


What is the financial health of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) stock?

The financial health rating of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 7 / 10.